Mitchell County, Texas
AkashicMitchell County, TXTrumpR+71.3
2024 precinct map of Mitchell CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Mitchell County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 85.3% | 2,144 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 14.0% | 352 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 11 |
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4 precincts · 2,513 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1904–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 14.0%Harris352 | 85.3%Trump2,144 | 0.4%Oliver11 | 2,513 | ||
| R | 15.4%Biden397 | 84.1%Trump2,170 | 0.4%Jorgensen11 | 2,580 | ||
| R | 16.1%Clinton354 | 81.1%Trump1,780 | 2.3%Johnson50 | 2,196 | ||
| R | 23.2%Obama538 | 75.8%Romney1,756 | 0.8%Gray18 | 2,316 | ||
| R | 24.1%Obama586 | 74.7%McCain1,815 | 1.2%Barr30 | 2,431 | ||
| R | 25.0%Kerry639 | 74.7%Bush1,912 | 0.3%Badnarik7 | 2,558 | ||
| R | 32.5%Gore837 | 66.4%Bush1,708 | 0.8%Nader20 | 2,574 | ||
| D | 50.4%Clinton1,213 | 39.5%Dole949 | 9.6%Perot232 | 2,405 | ||
| D | 43.7%Clinton1,353 | 36.5%Bush1,128 | 19.5%Perot604 | 3,093 | ||
| D | 52.5%Dukakis1,773 | 47.3%Bush1,596 | 0.2%Paul7 | 3,376 | ||
| R | 39.7%Mondale1,332 | 59.8%Reagan2,007 | 0.5%Larouche18 | 3,357 | ||
| R | 49.4%Carter1,446 | 49.7%Reagan1,455 | 0.9%Anderson25 | 2,926 | ||
| D | 61.7%Carter1,730 | 37.7%Ford1,058 | 0.6%McCarthy16 | 2,804 | ||
| R | 28.0%McGovern699 | 71.8%Nixon1,790 | 0.1%Schmitz3 | 2,492 | ||
| D | 53.3%Humphrey1,589 | 30.0%Nixon893 | 16.7%Wallace499 | 2,981 | ||
| D | 76.6%Johnson2,420 | 23.3%Goldwater737 | 0.1%Hass2 | 3,159 | ||
| D | 63.6%Kennedy2,131 | 36.1%Nixon1,208 | 0.3%Byrd11 | 3,350 | ||
| D | 63.4%Stevenson1,891 | 36.6%Eisenhower1,091 | 0.0% | 2,982 | ||
| D | 58.7%Stevenson2,031 | 41.0%Eisenhower1,417 | 0.3%Hallinan12 | 3,460 | ||
| D | 87.8%Truman2,181 | 9.3%Dewey230 | 2.9%Thurmond73 | 2,484 | ||
| D | 86.1%Roosevelt2,215 | 8.5%Dewey218 | 5.4%Thomas140 | 2,573 | ||
| D | 90.4%Roosevelt2,401 | 9.4%Willkie251 | 0.2%Thomas5 | 2,657 | ||
| D | 91.2%Roosevelt2,035 | 8.6%Landon192 | 0.2%Lemke4 | 2,231 | ||
| D | 90.9%Roosevelt1,490 | 9.0%Hoover148 | 0.1%Thomas2 | 1,640 | ||
| R | 40.4%Smith746 | 59.6%Hoover1,099 | 0.0% | 1,845 | ||
| D | 85.9%Davis1,242 | 11.7%Coolidge169 | 2.4%La Follette35 | 1,446 | ||
| D | 81.6%Cox694 | 10.5%Harding89 | 7.9%Debs67 | 850 | ||
| D | 87.0%Wilson803 | 4.2%Hughes39 | 8.8%Benson81 | 923 | ||
| D | 80.9%Wilson573 | 2.7%Taft19 | 16.4%Roosevelt116 | 708 | ||
| D | 83.0%Bryan635 | 9.5%Taft73 | 7.5% | 765 | ||
| D | 80.8%Parker467 | 12.5%Roosevelt72 | 6.7% | 578 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | +68.3% |
| 1908 | +73.5% |
| 1912 | +78.2% |
| 1916 | +82.8% |
| 1920 | +71.2% |
| 1924 | +74.2% |
| 1928 | −19.1% |
| 1932 | +81.8% |
| 1936 | +82.6% |
| 1940 | +80.9% |
| 1944 | +77.6% |
| 1948 | +78.5% |
| 1952 | +17.7% |
| 1956 | +26.8% |
| 1960 | +27.6% |
| 1964 | +53.3% |
| 1968 | +23.3% |
| 1972 | −43.8% |
| 1976 | +24.0% |
| 1980 | −0.3% |
| 1984 | −20.1% |
| 1988 | +5.2% |
| 1992 | +7.3% |
| 1996 | +11.0% |
| 2000 | −33.8% |
| 2004 | −49.8% |
| 2008 | −50.6% |
| 2012 | −52.6% |
| 2016 | −64.9% |
| 2020 | −68.7% |
| 2024 | −71.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4,495 |
| 2018 | 4,569 |
| 2020 | 4,524 |
| 2022 | 4,469 |
| 2024 | 4,526 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Mitchell County, anchored by the small city of Colorado City, delivered a 71-point Republican presidential margin in 2024 — a spread typical of sparsely populated West Texas oil-patch counties where GOP alignment has deepened steadily over two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 82.8 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 71.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 71.3 points.
A population of 9,018, a 47% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,550 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Nolan County and Navarro County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Mitchell County, Texas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Mitchell County, Texas voted Republican by 71.3 points (R+71.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,513 votes cast, 352 went Democratic and 2,144 went Republican.
When did Mitchell County, Texas last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Mitchell County, Texas voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Mitchell County, Texas?
Mitchell County, Texas has a population of 9,018 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Mitchell County, Texas?
Median household income in Mitchell County, Texas is $60,550 — below the national median of $80,734. The Texas state median is $78,476.
What is the political history of Mitchell County, Texas?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Mitchell County, Texas from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 20 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.